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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hornblower and the Penalty of Failure.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hornblower threaten to do to men that disrupt his sailing after losing the Marie Galant?
(a) Arrest them.
(b) Put them in charge.
(c) Kill them.
(d) Throw them overboard.

2. What is being held in the storeroom of the ship that picked up Hornblower after losing the Marie Galant?
(a) Paper.
(b) Slaves.
(c) Paint.
(d) Black powder.

3. What is Hornblower assigned to help with his first time back on shore after joining the Navy?
(a) A trading embargo.
(b) A press gang.
(c) A spy operation.
(d) A guard duty.

4. What is the general feeling aboard the first ship Hornblower has duty on in the Navy?
(a) Anger.
(b) Duty.
(c) Discontent.
(d) Cheer.

5. Where is Hornblower supposed to take his first captured vessel?
(a) The dock in the channel.
(b) The central naval port.
(c) The nearest trading port.
(d) The nearest English port.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the captain of the ship that finds Hornblower after he loses the Marie Galant?

2. What does Simpson refuse to do to avoid a duel with Hornblower?

3. What weapon does Hornblower hold to protect himself against the French men after losing the Marie Galant?

4. How old is Hornblower when he first enters the Navy?

5. Where does Hornblower place the crew of the first captured vessel he is given command of?

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